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Five Convicted in Matthew Perry Ketamine Death Case

Five individuals have been convicted in connection with the 2023 ketamine-related death of actor Matthew Perry, following a federal investigation into the drug's supply and administration.

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By Oxygen on February 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM EST

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May 13, 2026 at 7:53 AM EDT

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In brief

Five individuals have been convicted in connection with the 2023 ketamine-related death of actor Matthew Perry, following a federal investigation into the drug's supply and administration.

Facts about this story

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Matthew Perry died in October 2023 at his Los Angeles home; the cause was determined to be acute effects of ketamine.
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Five individuals were convicted on federal charges related to the supply and administration of ketamine connected to Perry's death.
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Defendants reportedly included a doctor, a nurse practitioner, Perry's personal assistant, and two others involved in ketamine supply.
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Charges included conspiracy to distribute ketamine and, in some cases, mail fraud related to drug procurement.
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Sentencing proceedings for the convicted individuals were underway or pending as of May 2026.
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The case was prosecuted by federal authorities based in Los Angeles.

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Associated Press Top News

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9NEWS Denver

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Mail Online

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Oxygen

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Background

Matthew Perry was widely known for his role on the television series "Friends" and had spoken publicly about his long struggle with addiction and recovery. Ketamine is a federally regulated anesthetic legally used in supervised clinical settings, including for treatment-resistant depression, but its distribution outside proper medical channels constitutes a federal offense. The federal investigation examined a network of individuals who allegedly provided Perry with ketamine outside legitimate medical supervision in the weeks before his death. Prosecutors contended that some defendants took advantage of Perry's wealth and vulnerability, while others faced allegations of professional misconduct in clinical roles.